DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (NewsDakota.com)- Valley City’s goal of a return trip to state came up just short with a loss to Shanley in a state tournament qualifying match Saturday at Devils Lake. The Deacons won 25-22, 18-25, 25-17, 25-15 to grab the region’s last bid to Minot.

The Hi-Liners had 4 pick up double figure digs, Grace Scherr led the way with 27, Macy Olstad had 20, Cali Halgrimson 14 and Josie Berntson 12. Olstad had a team high 12 kills while Halgrimson collected 10.

Berntson had 3 kills, 14 assist, 5 blocks and 6 aces. Taryn Dieterle added 4 kills and 6 blocks. Natalie Lemnus recorded 13 assist.

Valley City had 2 selected to The All EDC Team, juniors Cali Halgrimson and Macy Olstad.

Shanley earns the 3 seed out of the east and plays the west’s 2 seed in the first round of state. The Hi-Liners end the year with a 21-11 record.